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Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry

Chapter 21, Problem 99

The reaction of the octahedral complex Co(NH3)3(NO2)3 with HCl yields a complex [Co(NH3)3(H2O)Cl2]+ in which the two chloride ligands are trans to one another.

(a) Draw the two possible stereoisomers of the starting material [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3]. (All three NO2- ligands are bonded to Co through the N atom.)

(b) Assuming that the NH3 groups remain in place, which of the two starting isomers could give rise to the observed product?

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